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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Newer Model is Canon M6 MII
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M6 was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M6 grades against the Fujifilm X-E4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M6 Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Canon M6

 Fujifilm X-E4 M6 
RevealedJanuary 2021February 2017Newer by 48 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E4

 M6 Fujifilm X-E4 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E4 has dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 and the Fujifilm X-E4.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and Fujifilm X-E4.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 CIPA)
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
80
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (295 shots)
88
good battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Canon EOS M6Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M6 Fujifilm X-E4
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2021-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 58
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 364g (0.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $679 $849